Species Detail Forb

Flower heads - John Kava		Yavapai County Native & Naturalized Plants Coreopsis tinctoria - golden tickseed Other Common Names: goldenwaves, garden coreopsis Plant Form: Forb or Subshrub Family: Asteraceae
Flower heads - John Kava


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Forb Plant Description

Origin: Native Life Cycle: Annual Similar Species: Coreopsis cardaminefolia
General Desc: Has erect stems with multiple branching above. Flower heads can be numerous and attractive.
Identification notes: Seeds without wings distinguish this species from other Coreopsis sp.
Height: 3 feet

Habitat

Habitat Description: Moist bottomlands, waste areas and roadsides but does need well drained soil.
Plant Communities: Riparian, Disturbed Areas
Elevation: Below 7000 feet

Flower Characteristics

Color: Yellow Shape: Daisy or dandelion-like not in clusters Tubular: N Flowering Period: Jun - Sep
Description: Yellow with a reddish-brown base. Has 5 to 7 rays to 1-1/4 inches wide.

Leaf and Stem Characteristics

Leaf Color: Dark green Leaf Type: Compound Leaf Shape: Narrow Leaf Margin: Smooth Leaf Attachment: Opposite Leaves Clasp: N
Hairs: No Spines: N
Leaf Description: Pinnate with 2 to 3 pairs of linear lobes to 4 inches long.

Fruit and Seed Characteristics

Fruit Color: Black
Fruit Type: Achene
Fruit Notes: Less than 1/8 inch in size with linear to oblong shape and smooth surface.
Seed Notes: Seeds without wings.


	Arizona Cooperative Extension Yavapai County 840 Rodeo Dr #C Prescott, AZ 86305 (928) 445-6590	Version 8.0 http://cales.arizona.edu/yavapaiplants/SpeciesDetailForb.php Last Updated: Dec 13, 2022 Content Questions/Comments: Email Matt Halldorson Legal Disclaimer